The power of the vibrations ! sound waves ! RIP !

a very thoughtful tribute.. thank you guys..

WHAT A FINE WAY TO HONOR PHIL... THANKS FOR MAKING IT... FOR US.

 found this piece by Phil Woods that I kept in a file of “tunes to record.” Not sure if it was dedicated to a specific person as the title does seem to evoke that feeling. Also Phil did write songs dedicated to his mentors and peers (Bird, Johnny Hodges, Hank Jones, etc.) By chance I was in Red Rock Studios for an overdub session a few days ago and thought I would record “For You" on piano as a personal goodbye. By chance Matt Vashlishan was around to record this beautiful composition on alto evoking Phil stylistically, with appreciation to Kent (Heckman) for giving us the opportunity to put this music out in the spheres. A fragile melody with  a beautfiul descending bass line encased in a very “classical” harmonic setting (an area that Phil knew very well by the way), this is my musical dedication to the Maestro. 

For You

Dave Liebman has developed through time to become one of the top soprano saxophonists in jazz. A highly individual and explorative (yet versatile) improviser who can stretch from bop to free, Liebman studied early on with Lennie Tristano and Charles Lloyd. He gained important experience playing with Ten Wheel Drive (1970), Elvin Jones (1971-1973), and Miles Davis' fusion group (1973-1974). Liebman formed Lookout Farm in 1974, the first of several groups (including Quest in the 1980s) that teamed his reeds with pianist Richie Beirach. By the late '80s, he had largely dropped the tenor to concentrate on soprano and occasionally flute, although he made a rare recording on tenor for Double-Time in 1995. Dave Liebman, who is very active in jazz education and has written several books, has recorded for a countless number of labels through the years as a leader, including PM, ECM, Horizon, Timeless, Palo Alto, Impulse, Soul Note, Heads Up, Storyville, Owl, CMP, Red, and Candid.

For You

Dave Liebman

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